EMPIRE COLLECTION SWEEPSTAKES
OFFICIAL RULES
These official rules (“Official Rules”) apply to this Sweepstakes (as defined below). The New York Red Bulls General Sweepstakes Rules and Standard Terms and Condition (“General Rules”), as set forth in Attachment A, are hereby incorporated by reference and apply to this Sweepstakes. If there is a conflict between the Official Rules and the General Rules, the Official Rules shall control.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. YOU MUST HAVE AN INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT TO PARTICIPATE. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
Basic Sweepstakes Information
Name of Sweepstakes
Empire Collection Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”)
Sponsor Name/Address
Red Bull New York, Inc., 600 Cape May Street, Harrison, New Jersey 07029.
Promotion Period
Begins August 16, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (“EDT”) and ends August 19, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. EDT (the “Promotion Period”)
Eligibility
Age
18 and above
Residency
Must be a US resident who reside within a seventy-five (75) mile radius of Red Bull Arena, located at 600 Cape May Street, Harrison, New Jersey 07029.
SSN/TIN
Must have valid social security or tax identification number and proof of residency
Social Media Account
Must be the authorized account holder of an Instagram® account (“Social Media Account”). If you are not a registered user of Instagram, you can register at Instagram.com, as applicable. There is currently no fee to register for Instagram. If you choose to enter via Instagram using your mobile phone, standard data fees may apply. See your wireless provider for pricing plan details.
Restricted
Persons
Employees or agents of Sponsor, Red Bull Arena, Inc., RBNY Academy, Inc., Red Bull North America, Inc., Major League Soccer, LLC (“MLS”), Soccer United Marketing, LLC (“SUM” and collectively, the “MLS Entities”) and their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising agencies, public relations agencies, prize suppliers, including any vendors providing services in connection with this Sweepstakes (collectively, the “Sponsor Affiliates”), and employees, agents, directors, officers (including members of their immediate family – i.e., spouse, mother, father, in-laws, grandmother, grandfather, brother, sister, children and grandchildren – or those living in the same household) of Sponsor or any Sponsor Affiliates are not eligible to participate in the Sweepstakes.
To Enter:
Please complete the following steps during the Promotion Period:
- Follow the New York Red Bulls account on Instagram;
- Click on the New York Red Bulls advertisement on Instagram for the “Empire Collection Sweepstakes” ad;
- Like and comment on RBNY’s Empire Collection Giveaway sweepstakes-specific post and “tag” one (1) friend
Upon completing the above steps 1–3 you will receive one (1) entry into the Sweepstakes.
Entry Limits
One (1) entry per person per email address during the Promotion Period.
Prize and Prize Value
Two (2) tickets to the New York Red Bulls v. NYCFC match on August 21, 2021,two “Empire Collection” t-shirts, two “Empire Collection” hats, and two “Empire Collection” Scarves (collectively the “Prize”).
The approximate retail value (“ARV”) of:
- each ticket is $77 ($154 total);
- each Empire Collection T-shirt is $40 ($80 total);
- each Empire Collection Hat is $40 ($80 total); and
- each Empire Collection Scarf is $30 ($60 total).
The total ARV of the Prize is $374.00
Winner Selection Method and Odds.
Sponsor will conduct one (1) random drawing from among all eligible entries received during the Promotion Period and select one (1) potential winner.
Odds of winning depends on number of eligible entries received.
Winner Selection Date
August 19, 2021
Winner Notification Method
Via phone call or email address
Winner List
For a list of the Prize Winners, mail a self-addressed stamped envelope to: New York Red Bulls Empire Collection Sweepstakes Winners’ list, 600 Cape May Street, Harrison, NJ 07029. Winner’s list requests must be received by October 19, 2021.
ATTACHMENT A
RED BULL NEW YORK, INC.
GENERAL SWEEPSTAKES RULES/ STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. YOU MUST HAVE AN INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT TO PARTICIPATE. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
These general sweepstakes rules/standard terms and conditions (“General Rules”) apply to all sweepstakes (each, a “Sweepstakes”) that are conducted by Red Bull New York, Inc. (“Sponsor”). Each Sweepstakes may have its own specific rules which will be set forth in the official rules for that Sweepstakes (each, an “Official Rules”). The Official Rules will be posted on the applicable website. If there is a conflict between the Official Rules for a Sweepstakes and these General Rules, the Official Rules shall control.
TIME: Unless otherwise specified, the time of eligibility shall be determined by Sponsor’s timekeeping systems, and Sponsor may also rely on the time processing functions of Instagram (“Social Media Site”). Sponsor shall have the sole discretion in determining the timeliness of any action or inaction related to the Sweepstakes (as defined in the Official Rules).
ENTRY: Unless otherwise specified, one (1) entry per person per email address during the Promotion Period (as defined in the Official Rules). Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, misdirected entries or entries not received regardless of cause. In the event of a dispute over who submitted an entry, the entry will be deemed to have been directly submitted by the authorized account holder of the Social Media Site account used to enter the Sweepstakes. The authorized account holder is deemed to be the natural person who is assigned to the account by the relevant Social Media Site responsible for assigning those accounts. By submitting an entry and/or participating in the Sweepstakes, entrants unconditionally agree to be bound by the Official Rules, General Rules, Sponsor’s Privacy Policy as set forth below, and the applicable privacy policy of the respective Social Media Site used to enter the Sweepstakes (Instagram’s Privacy Policy posted at www.instagram.com/legal/privacy/).
WINNER SELECTION: Unless otherwise specified, odds of winning will depend upon the number of eligible entries received and/or the relative performance of each participants entry. The potential prize winners are subject to verification of eligibility and compliance with these General Rules and the Official Rules.
PRIZE: Unless otherwise specified, event tickets, coupons, and vouchers given as part of any prize are subject to additional terms and conditions found on the back thereof. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, NO TRAVEL OR ACCOMMODATIONS ARE INCLUDED AS PART OF ANY PRIZE.
All prizes are awarded “AS IS.” Neither Sponsor nor Sponsor Affiliates make or offer any warranty or guarantee, either express or implied (including, without limitation, quality, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose) in connection with the Sweepstakes or any prize. Prize details and availability are subject to change, in which case a prize of equal value may be substituted at Sponsor’s sole discretion. Prizes consist only of the item(s) listed in the Official Rules and are non-transferable, with no cash redemption or substitution, except at Sponsor’s sole discretion. Sponsor will determine all prize details (brand, model, size, etc.) in its sole discretion. Federal, state, or local taxes on prizes, if any, and any other costs, fees or expenses not listed above are the sole responsibility of the potential prize winner.
Should ticket(s) be awarded as part of any prize, no refund or compensation will be paid in the event of the cancellation or delay of any portion of the ticket prize (“Event”), or any portion thereof. Sponsor will not be liable if the Event, or any portion of it, is cancelled or delayed. Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, attempt to reschedule for a future trip/event. Event tickets are subject to certain terms and conditions as specified by issuer. The terms and conditions of the Event tickets may govern if the Event is cancelled due to weather, an act of God, an act of terrorism, civil disturbance or any other reason. Sponsor is not responsible for, and will not replace, lost, mutilated, or stolen Event tickets, vouchers, wristbands, or certificates. Exact details, including seat locations, shall be determined in the sole discretion of Sponsor.
NOTIFICATION: Sponsor may require the potential prize winner to verify that he or she is the owner of the Social Media Site account. The potential prize winner must respond to the notification message and provide all requested information within twenty-four (24) hours of the first contact or attempted contact from Sponsor, or the prize may be forfeited. Sponsor may require winner and his/her guest to complete, sign, and return an Affidavit of Eligibility/Liability Release/Publicity Release forms and other applicable documents. All required documents must be completed and returned to Sponsor within forty-eight (48) hours of the date and time listed on the documents. If a potential prize winner cannot be contacted, is disqualified, fails to timely execute and return any required forms, an alternate winner may be selected from among the remaining eligible entries.
PUBLICITY & MARKETING: Submission of an entry and participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes permission, but not the obligation, to the Sponsor, MLS, SUM and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents and assigns to use entrant’s name, identity, title, likeness, distinctive appearance, physical likeness, image, portrait, picture, photograph (whether still or moving), screen persona, voice, vocal style, statements, gesture, mannerism, personality, performance characteristic, biographical data, signature, and any other indicia or imitation of identity or likeness for purposes of advertising and trade, in any medium, without further notice, approval, or compensation, unless prohibited by law. Submission of contact information in connection with this Sweepstakes (whether or not required), including, without limitation, mailing address, phone number, and email address, and/or Instagram handle during entry constitutes permission for Sponsor, MLS, SUM and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents and assigns to use entrant’s personal information for purposes of administration of the Sweepstakes. You also may opt-in to be added to Sponsor’s customer database and to permit Sponsor, MLS, SUM and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents and assigns to contact you in the future for promotional and other reasons. You may opt-out of receiving such communications as set forth in Sponsor’s Privacy Policy (located at www.mlssoccer.com/privacy-policy) or as provided within any such marketing materials (e.g., using the “Unsubscribe” feature provided in the footer of Sponsor’s e-mails). You understand that you are providing your information to Sponsor. The information you provide to Sponsor will only be used in accordance with Sponsor’s Privacy Policy.
NO LIABILITY & INDEMNIFICATION: By entering the Sweepstakes, you agree to release, discharge and hold harmless Sponsor, MLS Entities, Sponsor Affiliates, Instagram, Inc., and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, assigns, affiliates, subsidiaries, licensees, distributors, dealers, retailers, printers and advertising and promotion agencies (the “Released Parties”) from any claims, losses, and damages arising out of, or relating to, your participation in this Sweepstakes or any Sweepstakes-related activities (including, without limitation, attending the Event) and the acceptance and use, misuse, or possession of any prize awarded hereunder (including, without limitation, any misrepresentation made by you in connection with the Sweepstakes; any non-compliance by you with these General Rules or the Official Rules; claims brought by persons or entities other than the parties to these General Rules or the Official Rules arising from or related to your involvement with the Sweepstakes; acceptance, possession, misuse or use of any prize or participation in any Sweepstakes-related activity or participation in the Sweepstakes; any malfunction, error or other problem arising in connection with the collection, processing, or retention of entry information; or any typographical or other error in the printing, offering or announcement of any winner). The foregoing includes, without limitation, any claim for personal injury, property loss or damage, or death arising in any way in connection with the Sweepstakes.
If Sponsor’s use of an Entry causes Sponsor to be subject to a claim by any third party (including, but not limited to, a claim of infringement), such participant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties, and all persons acting by, through, under or in concert with them, against any and all damages, costs, judgments and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) which the Released Parties (or any one of them) may incur as a result of the use of your Entry.
OTHER TERMS: Decisions of Sponsor on all matters related to the Sweepstakes are final and binding. Sponsor reserves the right to cancel or modify the Sweepstakes for any reason, including but not limited to, if fraud, misconduct or technical failures destroy the integrity of the Sweepstakes, or if a computer virus, bug, or other technical problem corrupts the administration, security, or proper administration of the Sweepstakes as determined by Sponsor, in its sole discretion. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify or prohibit the participation of an individual if fraud or tampering is suspected, or if the individual fails to comply with any requirement of participation or with any provision in these General Rules or the Official Rules. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE OR UNDERMINE THE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES MAY BE A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL & CIVIL LAWS. SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DISQUALIFY AND/OR SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY INDIVIDUAL MAKING ANY SUCH ATTEMPTS TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.
MLS Entities and their affiliates are not a Sponsor or administrator of this Sweepstakes and are in no way responsible or liable for the administration of this Sweepstakes. All trademarks used are the property of their respective owner(s) and are used for prize description purposes only.
GOVERNING LAW & MANDATORY ARBITRATION: Any disputes arising under the Sweepstakes, these General Rules, and/or these Official Rules will be governed by relevant U.S. federal statutes and regulations and the internal laws of the State of New York. Sponsor and each entrant agree that any such claim or dispute between the parties, or between a party and any agent, employee, successor, or assign of the other, related to this Sweepstakes, these General Rules, and/or these Official Rules (including the applicability of this arbitration clause) shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the JAMS under its rules and procedures in effect when the claim is filed. The rules and procedures and other information, including information on fees, may be obtained from JAMS’ website (www.jamsadr.com) or by calling JAMS at 949-224-1810. Any award by the arbitrator(s) may be entered as a judgment in any court having jurisdiction.
RIGHT TO DISQUALIFY: Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify or prohibit the participation of an individual if fraud or tampering is suspected; if the individual fails to comply with any requirement of participation or with any provision in these General Rules or the Official Rules; if the individual’s behavior or communication at any point is disruptive, may or does cause damage or to any person, property, or reputation of Sponsor, or is otherwise not in accordance with all applicable laws and generally accepted social practices as determined in Sponsor’s sole discretion.
SEVERABILITY: If any provision(s) of these General Rules or the Official Rules are held to be invalid or unenforceable, all remaining provisions thereof will remain in full force and effect.
NO AFFILIATION WITH INSTAGRAM: Unless otherwise specified, the Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram or any other named or depicted people or entities other than Sponsor. Any questions, comments or complaints regarding the Sweepstakes should be directed to Sponsor.
SPONSOR: Red Bull New York, Inc., 600 Cape May Street, Harrison, New Jersey 07029.